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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
57
Imaging
79
Features
83
Overall
80
Leica SL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced November 2019
  • Succeeded the Leica SL
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and S5 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The SL2 was launched 9 months prior to the S5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL2 scores versus the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic S5

 SL2 S5 
Display dimension3.2"3.0"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kClearer display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Leica SL2

 S5 SL2 
AnnouncedAugust 2020November 2019Fresher by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic S5

 SL2 S5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 enjoys outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL2 versus the S5.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and S5 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and S5.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica SL2 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 Sports photography info
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2 Travel photography features
Panasonic S5 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
low battery (370 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
79
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography information
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery (370 per charge)
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Panasonic S5
 Leica SL2Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica SL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-11-06 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8368 x 5584 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Leica L
Number of lenses 30 31
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 835 gr (1.84 lbs) 714 gr (1.57 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 440 shots
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $5,995 $1,999